There’s a lot to consider when making any move, let alone leaving the family home and downsizing to a retirement village. It can be very emotional. Here are a few things we think you should consider.

A lifestyle

Living in a retirement village gives you a community, as well as security and convenience.

Most villages, like Kirkley Gardens, offer a range of amenities, community events and activities and a real sense of community.

Your level of involvement is up to you. You can choose how much, or how little, you want to do.

Kirkley Gardens residents holding their own exercise class

Not just for "old people"

There’s a misconception that retirement villages are for ‘old’ people. This is simply not true.

Many folks who choose to live in a retirement village at 55 or 60 do so because they know that the village offers flexibility to live how they choose. As well as having access to all the other benefits that retirement village living offers.

One of Kirkley Gardens residents, Sandy.

Safety and security

When you move into a retirement village you know safety and security are paramount.

And you have the added bonus, that if you decide to go on an adventure, your place will be well looked after. For those with the travel bug, being able to lock-up-and-leave means you can head off any time and when you get back, your home will be secure and your garden will still be alive.

What can you expect at Kirkley Gardens?

At Kirkley Gardens you become part of the family. You can expect a much easier lifestyle surrounded by other like-minded people.

Kirkley Gardens offers you space and room to move in a boutique village, with only 29 villas on 5 acres of land. You can experience the feeling of openness and feel secure at the same time.

Join our vibrant community and stop worrying about water and council rates and building maintenance. The village management will take care of your home maintenance and gardens freeing you up to travel and do the things you love.

You’ll be located within a short distance to local clubs offering bowls, golf, bingo and social events as well as local churches and an abundance of coffee shops and restaurants. With a fantastic local bus service operating to and from the village on a regular basis, larger shopping centres are never far away.

And, the state of the art hospital and specialist medical centres are practically on the door step.

Kirkley Gardens is located just on the outskirts of Lithgow in South Bowenfels. It is set on five acres of rural rolling land and has beautiful views to the surrounding hills. With a beauty all of its own Kirkley Gardens is close to the Blue Mountains but without the crowds of the mountains area. And our gardens are beautiful. 

If you would like to make Kirkley Gardens your next home, join our waiting list here.